Position Announcement
Human Resources Intern

Reports To

Associate Director, HR & Administration

Basic Function

Provides administrative support in the area of Human Resources, which includes, but is not limited to, payroll, benefits, transit check disbursement, attendance recordkeeping and research.

Specific Duties

  • Performs general research and analysis on special HR projects, such as compensation surveys, cost of living increases, benefit cost savings, etc.
  • Assists in the processes of employment, payroll and benefit enrollment for new staff members.
  • Schedules orientation sessions to ensure all new staff are familiarized with all programs of the organization.
  • Distributes payroll and transit checks on a bi-monthly basis.
  • Prepares vouchers for all insurance premiums and sends checks to appropriate vendors.
  • Files appropriate information in personnel and insurance folders.
  • Assists with and coordinates recruitment efforts.
  • Processes employment verifications.
  • Meet and greet all visitors that enter the building and contact the appropriate person to escort them.
  • Answer the general telephone when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Some knowledge of current trends and practices of human resource administration and basic understanding of employee classification, compensation and benefit selection.
  • Proficient in the use of Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Internet.
  • Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain solid relationships with applicants, staff members, vendors and all visitors; maintain confidential and sensitive information; and to follow instructions.
  • Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of staff and board; to communicate accurate information concerning policies and procedures.
  • Articulate, courteous, tactful and presents a neat appearance.

Commitment

10-15 hours per week, but would welcome more.

Please note there is no stipend for this internship.

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to: synergos@synergos.org.
No telephone calls please.

Posted September 5, 2003